Abstract
Fluorinated compounds (such as CFC, HCFC, HFC, PFC and SF_6) had been used widely because of excellent features and safety for human health. However, once they are discharged into the atmosphere, they cause destruction of ozone layer and greenhouse effect of the earth, which led to restrictions in the production and use of fluorinated compounds discussed internationally in Vienna (1985), Montreal (1987), and Kyoto (1997). In Japan, fluorocarbons recovery and destruction law was enacted, and appropriate procedures for its destruction are also stipulated in the law. TSKE (Tsukishima Kankyo Engineering Ltd.) has developed a highly efficient fluorinated compounds destruction system based on the technologies accumulated over many years of experience in the destruction of chlorinated organic compounds. The first plant was constructed for destruction of by-product of fluorinated organic material production unit in 1992, before the Third Conference of Parties (COP3) agreement in Kyoto. Up to now, 13 plants in Japan and 5 plants overseas have been constructed. In 2004, this technology was awarded the "Chairman prize of the Japan Society of Industrial Machinery Manufacturers", and also was awarded the "Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry" prize in 2005.
